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do you believe in horoscopes?
cassjamminx
post Jul 3 2006, 08:24 PM
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do you think that they're true to some extent? when you read them (if you do) are things true, do they hit you really hard?

i dont know sometimes when i read my horoscope its like wow, thats true. or some things, i dont want to believe, (particularly when its a bad thing).

just wanted to know what you guys thought about it.
not sure if it's too much of a debate, but it involves you 2 cents _smile.gif
 
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post Jul 3 2006, 09:20 PM
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whatever that flows with people, it's fine with them.

horoscopes had no proof.
 
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post Jul 3 2006, 10:41 PM
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i wonder how they come up with it, too. since they really dont have any proof..
 
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post Jul 3 2006, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(cassjamminx @ Jul 3 2006, 8:41 PM) *
i wonder how they come up with it, too. since they really dont have any proof..


maybe it's like in Harry Potter, when Harry and Ron just make up a bunch of horrible situations in Divination class. haha.

anyway, personally i don't believe in horoscopes, because they're usually inacurate for me.
 
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post Jul 3 2006, 11:13 PM
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most of the time, those horoscopes aren't very accurate. every once in a while they're correct about something, but it's probably just a coincidence. i find it interesting to read them, but most of the time i don't plan on it really happening.
 
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post Jul 4 2006, 12:33 AM
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Only to a certain extent. Most of them are pretty much the same, just tweaked a bit... everyone has one side, but can flip to something totally different if something upsets you.

That doesn't make much sense, but then again it's 1:32 AM and I'm pooped.
 
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post Jul 4 2006, 01:28 AM
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QUOTE(marzipan @ Jul 3 2006, 9:13 PM) *
most of the time, those horoscopes aren't very accurate. every once in a while they're correct about something, but it's probably just a coincidence. i find it interesting to read them, but most of the time i don't plan on it really happening.


yeah i agree. they're interesting to read.
 
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post Jul 5 2006, 01:08 PM
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yeah true i just wonder who writes them and makes that stuff up (or whatever) tarot cards seem pretty wack too. haha
 
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post Jul 7 2006, 01:42 PM
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I saw a documentary on stuff like this. They said that all horoscopes describe people in a certain way. Let's take this friendship horoscope of the star sign "Leo"

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The Lion can never be accused of hiding behind their mane. They're happiest when people surround them, especially as they're centre of attention.


Firstly, iVillage is "the website of women". And at least from what I've noticed, women who try to look up their "friendship horoscope" in the first place must be pretty self-absorbed. So, of course they're happiest when they're with other people. And of course they're happy if they're the centre of attention. So any woman could fit this description.

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Leo has loads of friends. After all, anyone who thinks so highly of them selves must have something good to offer. The Lion makes a great friend. They can be as playful as a kitten and are always ready to spread their sunshine around. Beware of their competitive side. As your friend, Leo wants to be proud of you and will do everything in their power to ensure your success – as long as you don't outshine them.


Anyone reading this will say, "Oh, that's me" because that's what they want to think. You can easily interpret the words in your own way and never cease to amaze yourself. If you think positively of yourself (you pretty much have to to believe in friendship horoscopes), you'll agree with this paragraph.

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While you're the underdog, you'll have a loyal friend. Everyone can be friends with a Leo. They don't really discriminate, preferring to have a big mix of people to play with. Leo always wants the best and might take you out for fancy dinners. Don't worry if you can't afford it though - the generous Lion is always willing to chip in. Make sure you remind them again and again how grateful you are for their help. A friend who is not appreciative of the Leo's charms and generosity now may not get the chance to show it later.


What kind of person is going to call themselves "discriminate" and "not generous". So .. I think you get the point.

-- http://www.ivillage.co.uk/astrology/profil...l?dst=rss|ukhor
 
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post Jul 7 2006, 01:43 PM
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Horoscopres are to vague. Like today you will do something or this person will interact with this person. Might as well just get a fortune cookie everyday at some random chinese restraunt.
 
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Might as well just get a fortune cookie everyday at some random chinese restraunt.


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post Jul 12 2006, 09:44 PM
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No, I don't.

Anyone literate can be a horoscope writer. You can write something really generalized and vague so it seems so believable.
 
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post Jul 15 2006, 11:21 AM
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I don't read those things anymore.
The things they say would happen never happen. mellow.gif
 
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Horoscopres are to vague. Like today you will do something or this person will interact with this person. Might as well just get a fortune cookie everyday at some random chinese restraunt.


That's the whole point. They're vague so people who read and believe in them interpret them in their own way making them "real."
 
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post Jul 21 2006, 12:03 PM
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YES OMGOSH!
I read them twice a day, in the morning and at night to see if it was accurate and most of the time they are. thumbsup.gif
 
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That's the whole point. They're vague so people who read and believe in them interpret them in their own way making them "real."

precisely. it is easy to look at one's horoscope and find that it does suit waht is going on in your lives.

i do have to admit, my fellow taurus friend got m into them, and it is frightening the extent to which i find myself thinking 'jus tlike the stars said'. but it's tounge in cheek, and deep down, no i dont believe they have any huge truth behind them, but rather as jose said, can me applied to any one.
 
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post Jul 21 2006, 04:01 PM
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It is something to read but usually inaccurate. So I find it kind of pointless.
 
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post Jul 23 2006, 05:05 AM
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I don't believe in horoscopes and I do not base my life around them but when I am reading a magazine or the newspaper sometimes you come across them and you can't help but to read your month and most of the time there to do with love or like finacial problems and like I am only a teendager and I don't evan deal with that stuff yet so like I don't belive in them
 
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post Jul 23 2006, 05:07 AM
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i use horoscopes for amusement.

a lot of the "wow that's so true!" is based on a person's perception.
many people bend the meaning of the horoscope to match real life.
 
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